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Object Number
985-27-10/60448
Display Title
Ornament, possible ear pendant.
Descriptions
Object Description
Ornament, probably Plains. Possibly ear pendant. Consisting of pairs of objects, strung together. 25x1.2 cm.
Inventory Description
Ornament, possibly ear pendant, 2 tinklers, 2 shells, 2 blue beads, 2 yellow
Classification
- Ornament
Department
Ethnographic
Date
19th century
Culture
- Plains
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
Materials
Metal, Dentalium, Twine, Silver?
Dimensions
Overall: 1.6 x 1.6 x 1.6 cm (5/8 x 5/8 x 5/8 in.)
Quantity
9
Label on object
985-27-10/60448
Provenance
Collector
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(1900-1950)
Donor
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(1985)
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